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Peareson Family History

Peareson Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pearson, Parson, Person, Peerson, Persson, Pedregon, Searson, Pehrson

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Where is the Peareson family from?

You can see how Peareson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peareson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peareson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Peareson family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Peareson's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Peareson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peareson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peareson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peareson. 100% of Peareson men worked as a Lawyer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lawyer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Peareson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peareson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Peareson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Peareson. For the veterans among your Peareson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peareson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Peareson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Peareson in 1970 was 76, and 88 in 1990.

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